Respiratory Therapist, RRT

3 weeks ago

York, United States UPMC Life Changing Medicine Full time

If you are looking for a Respiratory Therapist opportunity that offers flexible scheduling, ability to work with a diverse patient population, and a work environment that offers a small, family-oriented atmosphere, the casual RRT role at UPMC Memorial is for you 

Casual RTs must work a minimum of 24 hours every 6 weeks, but this requirement can be fulfilled on day or night shift. 12 of the hours must be on a weekend, and the selected candidate must agree to cover 1 holiday per year. 

Purpose:
Under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, provides respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Defined responsibilities are performed in all patient populations and in all patient service areas.

Responsibilities:

Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment, such as type and duration of therapy, and medication dosages. Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with physician's orders.Assists to transport mechanically ventilated patients. Responds to all code situations.Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information.Orders repairs when needed. Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel. Supervises students during training.Sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators. Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment, such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients. Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment functions safely and efficiently.Evaluates the appropriateness of medical orders. Interprets clinical data to optimize patient clinical objectives.Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes. Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists patient in performing breathing exercises. Performs pulmonary function tests to be used by physician in diagnosis of case. Consults with physician in the event of adverse reactions. Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required. Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required. Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation required. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Respiratory therapists who receive their RRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, are required to maintain certification under the NBRC requirements.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

Clearances must be dated within 90 days

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewalAct 33 with renewalAct 34 with renewalAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewal


UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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